Famous Birthdays
- Leroy Van Dyke, American country and honky-tonk singer and guitarist ("Walk on By"; "The Auctioneer"), born in Mora, Missouri
- Scotty Beckett, American actor (Our Gang, Listen Darling, Battleground), born in Oakland, California (d. 1968)
About October 4, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra